The hip-hop scene is buzzing after a wild revelation from Lil Wayne’s 15-year-old son, Lil Novi (real name: Neal Carter). In a new interview with TRSH Mag, the rising young rapper shook the table with a bold claim: Lil Wayne wrote most of Drake’s biggest songs.
“Lil Wayne. My dad wrote most of his sh*t.” – Lil Novi
When asked during the interview who he thought was the better rapper between Drake and his father Lil Wayne, Novi didn’t blink.
“Lil Wayne. My dad wrote most of his sh*t,” he said confidently.
“If it wasn’t for my pops, there wouldn’t be no Drake.”
Though he later clarified that Drake might have still succeeded without Wayne’s help, he stood by the belief that Wayne’s pen game played a major role in Drake’s rise to superstardom.
Social Media in Chaos Over the Ghostwriting Bombshell
As soon as the clip hit social platforms, debates erupted across hip-hop Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit. Fans of both rap titans rushed to the comment sections with memes, think-pieces, and throwback lyrics trying to decode who wrote what.
Of course, ghostwriting rumors have followed Drake for years—especially after the infamous Quentin Miller saga. But this time, the claim comes straight from the son of the man who discovered him. And that hits different.
Who is Lil Novi?
Lil Novi, born Neal Carter, is the son of Lil Wayne and R&B singer Nivea. He’s no stranger to music or the spotlight. In 2024 alone, he dropped two projects—Bat Kave and B4 the Albvm—and even collaborated with Wayne on “Hollywood” from No Ceilings 3 back in 2020. So while he’s young, he’s definitely gaining traction in the rap world.
No Response from Drake Yet – But Fans Are Divided
So far, there’s been no official comment from Drake or Lil Wayne. Drake, known for chart-toppers like Hotline Bling, God’s Plan, and Started from the Bottom, has always acknowledged Wayne as a mentor—but he’s also consistently defended his own songwriting chops.
While there’s no public evidence or industry confirmation that Wayne ghostwrote large parts of Drake’s discography, the idea that he heavily influenced or contributed isn’t far-fetched. After all, Young Money was the launchpad that took Drake from Degrassi to global domination.
Still, fans are split:
• Some believe Lil Novi’s comments are just youthful confidence and love for his dad.
• Others argue it’s time Wayne got his full credit for building one of the most successful artists of the last decade.
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One thing is clear: Lil Novi just reignited one of hip-hop’s oldest debates—how much of Drake’s success is truly his own? And this time, the conversation is coming from inside the house.
Stay tuned—this story is far from over.
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